Dutch abortion ship causes controversy as it docks in Poland

A Dutch abortion clinic-ship Langenort, sailed into troubled waters when it docked in Władysławowo harbor without permission. The ship has attracted widespread media attention and protests and pickets from anti-abortion groups and activists from the Polish Family League. The harbormaster announced that he would not let the ship leave until appropriate explanations have been made by the ship owners. According to the prosecutor, Witold Niesiołowski, customs officers may seal medicines and equipment which are banned in Poland. At the same time, he indicated that an abortion drug RU486 can remain on the ship as it is a legal drug in the Netherlands. The ship is no stranger to such troubles, as its mission is to sail into countries with tough anti-abortion laws and offer free off-shore abortions. (Gazeta Wyborcza, p.1; www.polskieradio.pl) A.Z.